Rare is the company that combines nuance, expertise and collaboration in such a way that virtually every task can be done in-house.
Rain City Industrial (RCI), however, is exactly that business.
Specializing in design-build services, RCI focuses on the integrated design and construction of industrial workspaces, including distribution, manufacturing, cold storage and food processing facilities.
This is a company that delivers tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of its diverse industrial client base: from multinational corporations like Red Bull, which require expansive warehousing and distribution centres, to owner-operators who need bespoke temperature-controlled processing and distribution facilities.
Operating primarily in the Lower Mainland, Okanagan, Vancouver Island and Alberta, RCI leverages its regional expertise to drive successful projects and deliver innovative industrial spaces across any of these diverse markets and needs.
“Our ability to provide custom solutions tailored to the unique requirements of each client distinguishes us in the industry, ensuring high precision and quality in every project,” says RCI president and CEO Brett Jeffrey.
In addition to its core focus areas, RCI is highly experienced in creating specialized environments that demand stringent environmental controls: businesses in the food processing industry, cold storage facilities, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, Agri-tech and data centres.
“These sectors require precise temperature and humidity management, contamination control and other critical factors that we meticulously address through our integrated design-build approach,” Jeffrey says. “This enables us to deliver industrial spaces that not only meet, but exceed, the rigorous standards of these highly specialized industries.”
The Rain City group of companies, comprising Rain City Management Corp., Rain City Racking Solutions and Rain City Refrigeration, represents a collaborative partnership of seasoned industrial professionals.
This amalgam of expertise has rapidly grown RCI into a leading player in the industrial construction sector. The RCI advantage is strengthened by a team of more than 30 industry leaders in the fields of commercial design, construction and real estate veterans specializing in the design and construction of industrial workspaces.
By integrating specialized design and construction expertise entirely in-house — alongside company-owned, vertically integrated trades such as refrigeration and racking — RCI ensures seamless coordination, streamlined workflows and superior quality across all project components.
“The concentrated expertise enables us to offer more nuanced and effective solutions tailored to the industrial sector, setting us apart as specialists in our field,” says Andrew Laurie, partner and VP, strategic alliances.
RCI’s comprehensive design-build process addresses the unique challenges of misaligned designs and fragmented schedules by managing every aspect, from specialized insulation and heated floors, to temperature-controlled fire suppression systems and customized racking designs.
The company’s integration not only fosters a cohesive workflow, but also enhances communication and efficiency, ensuring that every project meets the utmost in high standards of quality and precision. It’s an approach that allows for effective control costs, timelines and quality to deliver superior industrial spaces that meet the evolving needs of clients.
“Our business model thrives on an all-inclusive and vertically integrated approach to managing industrial workspace projects,” Laurie adds. “By housing a team of professional designers, engineers and construction experts all under one roof, we streamline every phase of the project lifecycle, from initial design through to construction and final handover.”
Learn more about RCI’s services at www.raincityindustrial.com.
